If Monet Painted a Monster by Amy and Greg Newbold is a whimsical picture book that imagines how 16 famous artists, from Frida Kahlo to James Whistler, might have painted a monster. The text is fun and the artwork amazing. I loved the entire book! Here are just two of my favorite illustrations:
(A play on Edward Hopper's Nighthawks...
(...and M.C. Escher.)
Now don't you want to buy the book and see the rest?
Happy Reading!
Their other picture books, If Picasso Painted a Snowman and If da Vinci Painted a Dinosaur are equally amazing. If you haven't already seen them, be sure to check them out. They're awesome!
I absolutely loved If Picasso Painted a Snowman! Bought it as a give, then kept it for myself. Such fun and so beautifully illustrated! Will have to check out the other two. I'm especially intrigued with this latest one--the cover alone is worth it. :)
ReplyDeleteOrdered! :)
DeleteYay! You won't be sorry. :D
DeleteI need to find this at my library - it looks so cool!
ReplyDeleteIt's a fun one. The painting of Whistler's mother as a monster always makes me smile. :)
DeleteOMGoodness!! This looks so cute! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteUgh! My library doesn't have this yet, but they have If Da Vinci Painted a Dinosaur by the same author. It looks cute. I made a purchase suggestion for If Monet Painted a Monster. I hope they buy it!
DeleteI hope they buy it, too! Both books are wonderful. :D
DeleteThis looks like so much fun! I'll have to check my library. :)
ReplyDeleteIf they don't have it, ask them to buy a copy! :)
DeleteOh, those do look like fun!
ReplyDeleteThey're perfect for the kid in all of us. :)
DeleteI must get my hands on a copy of If Monet Painted a Monster! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteIt's a good one for reading...and owning. :)
DeleteI love the illustrations! They're so pretty!
ReplyDeleteGreg Newbold is an amazing artist. I love his paintings. :)
DeleteOh my! The Edward Hopper picture makes me totally smile! What a fantastic idea and a great way to introduce kids and adult to some well-known artworks and styles.
ReplyDeleteIsn't that Hopper picture fun? I love these books! :D
DeleteThis book looks so adorable! I can understand why you loved it :)
ReplyDeleteIt is so much fun! :D
DeleteThese are great! I'll definitely check them out. (bustles over to online library catalog) Alas, my library does not have any of them. :-(
ReplyDeleteMake your library buy them! ;D
DeleteLove this post! You had me at Monet, but the various examples you showed at absolutely delightful!
ReplyDeleteYou should see ALL the paintings in this book. They're amazing! :)
DeleteThis looks so fun!
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